Leeds Convalescent Society
Analysis
Leeds Convalescent Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in January 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Leeds Convalescent Society reported income of £17k and spending of £14k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £16k to £17k (+7.8%), an average of +1.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Leeds Convalescent Society sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Wiltshire Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund (£17k), Rotary Club of Wrington Vale Trust Fund (£17k) and Daddys with Angels (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We issue grants to support the health and wellbeing of those in need residing in the City of Leeds Metropolitan District during convalescence. Examples of grants are medical equipment (nebulisers, wheelchairs), helping to fund support groups (mental health, terminal illness), community outreach projects and day trips for adults and children with disabilities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Wiltshire Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund | Salisbury | £17k |
| Rotary Club of Wrington Vale Trust Fund | Avon | £17k |
| Daddys with Angels | Cheshire | £17k |
| Liberty House | London | £17k |